Thursday, November 27, 2008

Maine Photo Workshop

This past October My family and I took a trip in our new 5th wheel RV to Bar Harbour Maine. I had signed up for a photography workshop with Neil and Susan Silverman and Matt Kloskowski.

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We had a great trip and I got some great shots. We had some classroom time that turned out to be a fun and informative.

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We spent most of our time shooting. Including getting up at 5am every morning until after sunset. There was not much family time other than traveling.

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I came away with alot more confidence and many more ideas thanks to the teachers and the other participants.

I am also considering trying to sell some images on line and looking strongly at Photoshelter. If anyone has any opinions about on line sales, drop me a note.

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Lake Superior Photo Trip

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We packed up the trailer and headed out to Northern Ontario In search of adventure. Never being to Lake Superior Park before, I did not know what to expect. The landscape is vast and unpopulated for the most part. I was hoping for a dramatic storm to photograph. We were treated to calm summer weather for our mini vacation. We spent our time traveling to creeks,mountains and notable spots to view and photo.

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We were told of a mountain with incredible views. After a long drive and a very difficult hike up and up we could not find the peek! I will never leave the gps at home again. It turned out to be good exercise and a fun adventure. We ended our days by the campfire playing family Monopoly.

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I hope to return some day soon to capture a cold November storm or perhaps in the winter.